Paulette Carvalho

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MA, MBACP
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About me

Welcome. My name is Paulette and I’m a BACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I suspect that you’ve had to look through a number of profiles before you reached mine, so thank you for persevering.  

My approach focuses on an integrative style of counselling and therapy.  My work with you will be a partnership in that you will have a voice in the direction of your therapy and that this is done by working within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework.

Integrative therapy can meet the needs of the individual through a holistic approach to therapy. This involves combining ideas and techniques such as person centred, psychodynamic and gestalt therapy. However, this is all dependent on what your needs may be. How this works in practice is that it enables me to offer a more flexible and inclusive approach.

Training, qualifications & experience

I'm trained as an integrative therapist, and the majority of my work focuses on anxiety, depression, relationships, bereavement, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual abuse, historical abuse and culturally related issues. 

I've studied at postgraduate level and continue to update my professional development in relation to my areas of expertise. I also have over twenty-five years of experience working with people from diverse and complex backgrounds.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Photos & videos

Fees

£60.00 - £70.00
Free initial online session

Additional information

Once you've had your free 20-minute video call, we can arrange to have your initial assessment which will last 50 minutes at a cost of £60. Thereafter your sessions will continue to be £60 for 50 minutes payable in advance of your session. Specialist counselling will be subject to a cost of £70.

When I work

Walk and talk therapy takes place at a local nature reserve or a park.  I hold in-person sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays in Bristol, as well as online sessions in the week.

Further information

I have a friendly, warm and thoughtful style of working and as a woman of colour, I am able to consider cultures other than my own. I also work in a way that looks at how the different identities you might hold can shape the way in which life events can impact you. I look forward to hearing from you but until then take care.

Bristol, City of Bristol, BS1

Filton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS34

Type of session

In person
Online
Home visits

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families

Key details

DBS check info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

The practice in BS1 is not wheelchair accessible and there are steps up to the room. This would not suit someone with mobility issues. However, my practice in BS34 is wheelchair user accessible and has parking and drop-off facilities.

Online platforms

Google Meet
Microsoft Teams

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